The 25 Highest-Paying Jobs in America
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No matter where you're at in life — young college fledgling, close to graduation, or well into your field — it's never too late to switch careers and try something new (not to mention, your degree need not necessarily align with your profession!). Maybe you've always envisioned becoming a product manager at a large tech company, or the creative director of some big-name brand à la Kanye. Good news: both jobs are on Glassdoor's list of the 25 highest-paying occupations in the country. See the full list ahead!
- Physician
- Lawyer
- Research & Development Manager
- Software Development Manager
- Pharmacy Manager
- Strategy Manager
- Software Architect
- Integrated Circuit Designer Engineer
- IT Manager
- Solutions Architect
- Engagement Manager
- Applications Development Manager
- Pharmacist
- Systems Architect
- Finance Manager
- Data Scientist
- Risk Manager
- Creative Director
- Actuary
- Data Architect
- Tax Manager
- Product Manager
- Design Manager
- Analytics Manager
- Information Systems Manager
Median Base Salary: $180,000
Median Base Salary: $144,500
Median Base Salary: $142,120
Median Base Salary: $132,000
Median Base Salary: $130,000
Median Base Salary: $130,000
Median Base Salary: $128,250
Median Base Salary: $127,500
Median Base Salary: $120,000
Median Base Salary: $120,000
Median Base Salary: $120,000
Median Base Salary: $120,000
Median Base Salary: $118,000
Median Base Salary: $116,920
Median Base Salary: $115,000
Median Base Salary: $115,000
Median Base Salary: $115,000
Median Base Salary: $115,000
Median Base Salary: $115,000
Median Base Salary: $113,000
Median Base Salary: $110,000
Median Base Salary: $107,000
Median Base Salary: $106,500
Median Base Salary: $106,000
Median Base Salary: $106,000